NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Bravo's popular cooking show, 'Top Chef', has announced Kristen Kish as the new host. Kish, who was the winner of Season 10 of the acclaimed show, will be taking over from Padma Lakshmi, who bid the show farewell after the conclusion of Season 20, titled 'Top Chef: World All-Stars'.
Kish has certainly established herself as a prominent figure in the culinary world, captivating audiences with her appearances on various TV shows. From co-hosting Netflix's 'Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend' to exploring new culinary territories in 'Restaurants at the End of the World', she has become one of TV's most sought-after chefs. Her talent and presence in the industry have made her a captivating and engaging personality.
As a public figure, Kish's focus and achievements in the culinary realm have been widely celebrated. While the details regarding her personal life and relationship status are not widely available, avid followers are eager to know who her partner is.
Who is Kristen Kish's partner?
Kish got engaged to Bianca Dusic in 2019 and got married in 2021. Just like her wife, Dusic is involved in the hospitality industry as the VP of Food and Beverage for The Standard Hotels. Kish shared the joyous news of their engagement on Instagram, along with a sweet photo of the couple showcasing their new diamond rings. She captioned the photo, "She said YES to a lifetime of Sunday morning coffee dates and bed head."
Even though Dusic and Kish got married more than two years ago, the two have been together for quite some time now. However, it is currently unknown when the two met. On April 18, 2021, the couple officially tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in front of a simple white backdrop, as Justice of the Peace Shelley Armatino led the ceremony.
The couple refer to each other as their "forever date," and they reside together in New York City. Dusic, who is originally from Australia, shares Kish's passion for food.
They have been featured together in various spreads, including in InStyle about their favorite comfort foods during the Covid-19 pandemic. Their shared love for the culinary world is evident in their relationship and collaborative endeavors.
Kish openly expresses her love and admiration for Dusic on Instagram. In a post in the past, she spoke about her wife's Australian background in connection to the launch of a new pavlova-inspired ice cream flavor. She wrote, "If you don't know, my fiancée is Australian."
Padma Lakshmi is rooting for Kristen Kish
As for the new role, Kish expressed her enthusiasm, highlighting that ‘Top Chef’ was where her own culinary journey began. She said, "I am most excited to get to know an incredible group of chefs and to be reunited with a lot of friends that are on and off camera in the production,” adding, “I am at a loss for words still, a little bit, but I promise I’ll find those, come Season 21.”
Outgoing host Lakshmi too reacted to the big news by sharing a sweet snap with Kish. She wrote, "I’m so proud of you @KristenLKish and am over the moon that you’ll be taking over for me on @BravoTopChef!!! I’ll be rooting for you and our whole crew next season. Congratulations!!!" Krish has previously been a guest judge on the show numerous times and was fast considered a frontrunner for the hosting role.